queso
everyday, neutral
Cheese is queso in Mexican Spanish. Mexico has well known types such as queso fresco, queso Oaxaca, panela and cotija.
Meaning: a dairy food (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| queso | everyday, neutral |
| queso fresco | Mexico |
| queso Oaxaca | Mexico |
Queso Oaxaca melts well and is used in quesadillas. Queso fresco is crumbled over beans, enchiladas and salads.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico City a quesadilla is sometimes made without cheese, so people say con queso when they want it.
Did you know?
- Oaxaca cheese is sold in balls of stretched strands, wound up like yarn.
Examples in context
- Quiero una quesadilla con queso.I want a quesadilla with cheese.
- Ponle queso fresco a los frijoles.Put fresh cheese on the beans.
- Este queso está muy sabroso.This cheese is very tasty.
Example conversation
Lety orders tacos at a stand in Mexico City.
- LetyUna quesadilla, por favor.A quesadilla, please.
- Taquero¿Con queso o sin queso?With cheese or without cheese?
- LetyCon queso, por favor.With cheese, please.
